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Graeme Marchbank approved as new LEN Bureau Member

Graeme Marchbank, Chair of Scottish Swimming and a Board Director of British Swimming, has been approved as a new LEN Bureau Member – the latest in a line of appointments for British Swimming personnel to international aquatics organisations.  Marchbank, who has been Scottish Swimming Board Chair since 2018 (and non-exec Director since 2015) and part… Continue reading Graeme Marchbank approved as new LEN Bureau Member

West Lothian Leisure recognised at national awards

A LEISURE Trust’s efforts to increase the number of children learning to swim in West Lothian and commitment to delivering a quality learn to swim environment has been celebrated at a national award ceremony, attended by some of Scotland’s all-time swimming greats. Xcite was recognised as Learn to Swim Provider of the Year at Scottish… Continue reading West Lothian Leisure recognised at national awards

Aquatics community enjoys a night of celebration at Scottish Swimming Awards Evening

Aberdeen Dolphin Swimming Club were crowned Club of the year as Scotland’s aquatics community enjoyed a fantastic night of celebration at the Scottish Swimming Awards Evening, which took place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday. Returning after an enforced break of three years, the event was hosted by radio and television… Continue reading Aquatics community enjoys a night of celebration at Scottish Swimming Awards Evening

New season starts with Youth and Senior Academy Programme Weekends

With squad selections having taken place last month, the new programme to launch the 2022/2023 season has begun in earnest, with back-to-back training weekends for athletes on the Youth and Senior Academy Programmes. New National Coach, Ian Wright, explains the importance of hitting the ground running this year. What’s the thought around the new squads,… Continue reading New season starts with Youth and Senior Academy Programme Weekends

Scottish Swimming mourns the passing of Her Majesty The Queen

Following the extremely sad announcement that Her Majesty The Queen passed away yesterday at Balmoral, the country is now in a period of National Mourning, which will run until the end of the day of the State Funeral. A period of National Mourning is a time for reflection, additionally we understand that mourning is very… Continue reading Scottish Swimming mourns the passing of Her Majesty The Queen

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Olympic Gold Medallist Duncan Scott marks Learn to Swim success in Orkney

Young swimmers in Orkney welcome six-time Olympic medallist and Commonwealth champion Duncan Scott as he ‘dives in’ to their swimming lessons. Duncan will be in the county to mark the success of the Learn to Swim programme in Orkney which sees around 646 children each week take part in regular swimming lessons with The Pickaquoy… Continue reading Olympic Gold Medallist Duncan Scott marks Learn to Swim success in Orkney